This just goes to show how broken the higher education system is across the board. It’s a total joke. And it isn't just happening here in the States.
People don't care about anything anymore. Everyone wants the easy life, instant gratification, and a fat paycheck without actually putting in the work. Too much mindless reality TV, probably... It’s just not happening.
People tend to overlook the fact that there isn't just one way to smoke.
In the States, a joint is often lumped in with herbal cigarettes or tobacco rolls. That makes it significantly more toxic, obviously... you're inhaling unfiltered tobacco and paper along with everything else.
But when we're talking about pipes or joints made without any tobacco involved, I honestly don't see much difference in terms of harm between the two. I'm convinced that study was definitely targeting joints rolled with tobacco. If anyone has a link claiming otherwise, I'd love to see it... though I doubt it would change my mind. 🙂
Those are just fungal spots. *Pityriasis versicolor*, or whatever the medical term is... They aren't actually a health risk; it’s purely an aesthetic issue.
The main thing is making sure you dry off thoroughly after a shower. Don't leave any moisture sitting on your skin.
As for treatment: you've got that liquid topical stuff the doctor prescribed, plus those antifungal baths. Some people swear by using Lamisil But you have to be consistent. Apply it every single day without fail. Don't skip a dose.
Also, these things are incredibly stubborn... they don't go away easily.🙂
There’s also an oral option—capsules of IBM. Ask your doctor about it.
And what, he’s going to open a file on them? The story says it just fell out of his joint.
Nothing happens. This isn't some lawless third-world country where private employers can just dig through your personal records whenever they feel like it. 🙂 Even if they could, that kind of scrutiny only matters for specific roles—like police work, childcare, or anything involving public trust.
Regarding the seeds... Seeds are perfectly legal because they don't contain THC or any other psychoactive substances. The law doesn't assume you're actually going to plant them, since there are plenty of other ways to use them. That's the loophole right there.
Mary is primarily and exclusively illegal here in the States because the alcohol and tobacco lobbies would lose mountains of cash if things changed.
Over in Europe, the vibe is way more relaxed. Take a place like Austria, just across the border... they have grow shops where you can legally pick up seeds and all your gear without looking over your shoulder. It’s a similar story in Switzerland, Spain, or even certain states in Germany—just remember that politician who was handing out hash on a main town square...
The bottom line is this: Most of the European Union has decriminalized for personal use. They actually encourage people to grow their own at home, which cuts down on the smuggling of low-quality junk and hits organized crime right where it hurts most... in their wallets.
So, since we’ll be joining them soon enough, things are bound to head in that direction, whether the local skeptics like it or not.🙂
Look, I already said it—the law is being broken here. Advertising alcohol is strictly prohibited, so I have no clue what kind of loophole allows Martini to run ads... while they can't even touch brandy 🤣
It’s just the obvious influence of a force greater than the law: money 🙂
Making certain drugs legal would be the single biggest blow to organized crime we could ever deliver.
Legalization means better quality control. People wouldn't be dropping dead from some "dirty" batch of street junk... and trafficking wouldn't exist on this massive scale.
Keeping drugs illegal doesn't make them any less available, nor does it make them "less harmful."
Look at alcohol. You don't see ads for hard liquor everywhere; only beer gets classified as a basic food product. Even then, laws are being skirted constantly. But whatever. Just like so many other things out there...
It’s not an excuse. Just because alcohol exists doesn't give anyone a free pass to be wasted every single day.
Same goes for junk food and all that nonsense. When it comes to drugs, moderation is the only thing that matters... if you can even call it that.
Drugs have been so demonized by society that kids actually think getting completely blacked out is perfectly fine. They see it's socially acceptable—their dad, their brother, their grandpa is drinking—so they figure they can too.
When you look at the actual death tolls and the sheer impact on society, cigarettes and booze are doing way more damage than drugs will ever do.
Hold on now, you’re paying for the alcoholics too... do you actually think that's justifiable?
The biggest issue here is that most people don't have a clue what drugs actually are. They don't understand how they're classified or how they function—whether we're talking about individual effects or the broader impact on society...
The truth is, alcohol is arguably the "hardest" drug out there. It causes the most damage, yet it stays socially acceptable simply because the industry makes so much money off it.
That guy behind the wheel... he wasn't really driving given how bad the road conditions were. 🙂 I've been a Driver for years.
When visibility is clear and traffic is light, it’s a rare "maybe," but hitting 150 on the highway is illegal. Then again, some interstates allow much higher speeds. But let's not get sidetracked here... 🤣 It's beside the point.
My generation—the class of '82 and those following—was definitely the worst of the lot. The last of the true pioneers. 🤣
I don't know why, but I feel like I've managed to soften your hardcore stances just a little... because prejudice is honestly the worst thing you can carry. Especially when it’s preserved in a jar like some kind of relic. 🙂
@nimblemarlin80 Hitting 150 on the interstate isn't unsafe per se. 🙂 It all depends on the road conditions, doesn't it? 🙂
@nimblemarlin80 The highway will be used by 🤣 I forgot to type it in.
To be clear, I’m not talking about testing drugs as such. I mean moderate, sensible usage.
Drugs aren't inherently bad; it's the person who overdoes it that's the problem. It all comes down to moderation... and being educated on the subject.
Personally, I think underage drinking in high schools—which we treat as legal and "acceptable"—along with the obsession with trashy pop music and general artistic pretentiousness, poses a much bigger threat than a joint or heaven forbid some ecstasy.